Easy Ways to Snack Healthily

Snacking between meals is often said be the downfall of any healthy eater, but snacking doesn’t necessarily equate to a bad diet. In fact, eating a couple of healthy snacks a day can keep blood sugar levels stable and prevent binging. A handful of nuts is the perfect snack, and with it’s sweet taste, we love an almond. Packed with Vitamin E, copper, magnesium, fibre and protein, this 2016, it’s our go- to nibble. These recipes take the nuts from a humble snack to an indulgent and decadent treat packed with nutrients.

Simply combine the almonds, chopped chocolate and chilli flakes,then share between 4 small tins or sealable pots. This combo willreally wake up your taste buds when you need a snack boost!TIP: If dried chilli flakes are too hot for you, choose dark chocolateflavoured with chilli for a more subtle taste.

Heat the almonds in a dry frying pan for 1-2 minutes to toast them, thenadd the sugar and ginger, tossing to coat. Cool, then share between 4dishes, sealable pots or food bags. Enjoy as a healthy nibble with a fieryfinish!TIP: For extra kick, peel a thumb-sized piece of fresh root ginger and slice very thinly (shaving with apeeler works well). Put into a frying pan with 2 tbsp water and 2 tbsp caster sugar and boil downuntil the water evaporates and the ginger caramelizes slightly. Cool, then add to the almonds.

Cinnamon-spiced Almonds

Serves 4

120g whole natural almonds1/2 tbsp stevia½ tsp ground cinnamon

Heat the almonds in a dry frying pan for about 1-2 minutes,then add 1 tbsp water. When the liquid has almostevaporated (just a few seconds), add the sugar and cinnamon, tossing to coat. Remove from theheat and cool. Share between 4 small pots or sealable bags and enjoy as a classic almond snack.